[Spits] Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit

[Joe Curry]

There doesn't appear to be any way to lubricate that ball joint, unless you
just squirt it with your oil can.  Although, I can't understand how it will
hold up without lubrication.  Normally, one would expect to see ball joints
covered by rubber to protect them from debris getting into the joint and
causing wear.

I would email the question to Canley Classics.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daniel Parrott
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:24 AM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit

I purchased the Caterham type trunnionless front suspension replacement kit
(along with the neat-looking Caterham front hub and stub) from CanleyClassic
in the UK, and I'm about to begin the installation into my SpitSix project
car.  Here's the URL for a photo.

http://www.canleyclassics.com/image.pl?file=../data/uploadedpics/catkit1.jpg

Anyway, there doesn't appear to be anyway to lubricate the lower "ball and
socket." Metal on metal bearings don't seem right.  Is lubrication needed?
And if so, how and what do I lubricate it with?

Thanks.


Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"
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